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News Feed Latest worldwide news Yahoo buys mobile app co Qwiki July 2 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said that it will buy Qwiki Inc, a mobile app for creating videos in Apple Inc's iPhone, as it tries to increase its presence in the world of smartphones and tablets. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. California agrees to move inmates at risk of Valley Fever July 2 (Reuters) - Thousands of California prison inmates at risk of contracting Valley Fever, a sometimes deadly fungal disease, will be transferred out of areas of the state where the spores that cause the illness are prevalent, officials said on Tuesday. Soft shells not welcome at egg throwing championship July 01 - Teams from the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Japan - led by the original Power Ranger - gather for the world World Egg Throwing Championships. Elly Park reports. Merkel tells Putin Germany wants looted art returned ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel told President Vladimir Putin on Friday that German art seized by the Soviets in the wake of World War Two should be repatriated to Germany, a claim the Russian leader swiftly rejected. Experts Scramble to Trace the Emergence of MERS Experts are testing bats and other animals as they try to trace the emergence of a deadly coronavirus in the Middle East. Nomination of Probst Indicates Thaw in U.S.O.C.-I.O.C. Relations Larry Probst, the chairman of the U.S.O.C., could become the fourth American with the I.O.C., but the first from the national organizing committee in more than a decade. Federer's conqueror Stakhovsky exits Sergiy Stakhovsky is handed a sober dose of reality after his upset defeat of seven-time champion Roger Federer as the Ukrainian outsider exits in the next round at Wimbledon Friday. More airlines ban shark fin cargo Three more Asia-Pacific based airlines have announced plans to ban shark's fin cargo from their flights. National Briefing | Rockies Colorado Legal Setback for Contraception Mandate A federal appeals court ruled that Hobby Lobby stores will not have to start paying millions of dollars in fines next week for not complying with the requirement. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. FDA rejects Merck insomnia drug, seeks lower-dose (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have rejected Merck Co's new insomnia drug application but opened the door to approving a lower-dose version of the medication, the company said on Monday. Unnecessary repeat cholesterol tests common study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One-third of people with heart disease have their cholesterol levels checked more often than guidelines recommend, a new study of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients suggests. NASA wants backyard astronomers to help track asteroids WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NASA called on backyard astronomers and other citizen-scientists on Tuesday to help track asteroids that could create havoc on Earth. Centenarian graduates from primary school June 27 - A one hundred-year-old Mexican grandmother finally graduates from primary school after giving up her studies as a child. Elly Park reports. French snail farmers take on east European imports * Most "Burgundy snails" served in France come from abroad Inside Asia Turning on the Lights in Pakistan Many are wondering whether the Karachi utility's successful privatization will be repeated elsewhere. Obama says EU, all intelligence agencies seek info on each other DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama played down a controversy over whether Washington had spied on its European allies, saying on Monday intelligence services around the world -- including in the EU -- seek additional insight beyond regular media reports. Lawsuit End forced feedings at Gitmo With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, lawyers for four Guantanamo Bay captives are trying to end forced-feeding practices at the U.S. detention facility in Cuba. Radwanska Tops Li in 3 Sets at Wimbledon Agnieszka Radwanska moved a win away from her second straight Wimbledon final, defeating Li Na 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-2 on Tuesday in a match that took nearly 3 hours to complete, including two rain delays, an injury timeout and a 10-minute final game. Whats on Sunday Television highlights. T Magazine By Design | Made in L.A. Two Resources for Interior Design on North Highland Avenue In a new series, the interior designer and writer David Netto explores the city of angels for inspiration. Here, Netto visits two stores known for their well-curated objects Blackman Cruz and J. F. Chen. Fitch Nokia NSN Buyout Positive, Timing Could be Problematic (The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, July 01 (Fitch) Nokia's acquisition of Siemens' stake in Nokia Siemens Networks makes strategic sense, but puts pressure on Nokia's balance sheet and comes at a time when the future of its handset business is still uncertain, Fitch Ratings says. The purchase gives Nokia 100% ownership of the division that generated all group profits over the last year. The move is also positive because NSN's future looks more secure than th Obama's environmental nominee in jeopardy from Senate Republicans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama made a plea this week for the U.S. Senate to confirm his choice to head the agency that will oversee the core of his new climate change plan, but nominee Gina McCarthy's prospects seem increasingly in doubt. The work of Jim Kelly Martial arts actor Jim Kelly For Perry, Setback in Texas May Propel Him Nationally After Democrats scored a rare legislative victory on Gov. Rick Perrys home turf, blocking a bill to limit abortions, how he handles it could affect his hopes in 2016. Recipes for Health Grilled Pizza With Grilled Eggplant and Cherry Tomatoes Eggplant can function as a topping or even as a crust. HSBC wins OK of record $1.92 billion money-laundering settlement (Reuters) - A federal judge has approved HSBC Holdings Plc's record $1.92 billion settlement with federal and state investigators of charges that it flouted rules designed to stop money laundering and thwart transactions with countries under U.S. sanctions. Winehouse's life goes on display July 02 - The late Amy Winehouse's private life is revealed at the Jewish Museum's new exhibition in London. Roselle Chen reports. Can Mourinho be 'the Stable One?' Once "the Special One," Jose Mourinho now calls himself "the Happy One" -- but his much-hyped first press conference back at Chelsea reveals that his new character may well be "the Stable One." Penguin and Random House Merge, Saying Change Will Come Slowly The new company, Penguin Random House, will control more than 25 percent of the trade book market in the United States. UPDATE 2-Trayvon Martin trial told Zimmerman injuries "insignificant" SANFORD, Fla., July 2 (Reuters) - Volunteer watchman George Zimmerman suffered "insignificant" injuries in the fight in which he shot and killed unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, a medical examiner testified on Tuesday, as prosecutors attempted to undermine Zimmerman's claim he feared for his life. U.S. approves a horse slaughterhouse, sees two more plants WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A New Mexico meat plant received federal approval on Friday to slaughter horses for meat, a move that drew immediate opposition from animal rights group and will likely be opposed by the White House. Former FBI Director Freeh to probe BP spill claims payouts July 2 (Reuters) - Former FBI Director Louis Freeh will investigate possible misconduct by a lawyer involved in making payments to settle claims by people and businesses affected by the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, the judge in the spill damages case said on Tuesday. Young Activists Rouse Egypt Protests but Leave Next Steps to Public A movement in Egypt illustrates the greatest strengths and the most glaring weaknesses of the youth groups that have driven many of Egypts most fundamental political transformations. Blasts Kill Dozens in Pakistan During British Leaders Visit A visit by the British prime minister was overshadowed by attacks that killed at least 20, including 16 civilians, in northwestern Pakistan. AP Source Knicks, Raptors Agree to Bargnani Deal The Knicks will give Andrea Bargnani a chance to rediscover his game in New York. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. China June HSBC services PMI expands modestly, but new order growth slides BEIJING (Reuters) - Activity in China's services sector was lackluster in June as new orders grew at their weakest pace in more than four years, a survey showed, providing further evidence that the world's second-largest economy was losing momentum. Messi pays $13m tax bill International soccer star Lionel Messi has paid 10 million ($13 million) in taxes to cover the tax period 2010-2011, prosecutors in Barcelona, Spain, told CNN Tuesday, but efforts to prosecute him for alleged tax fraud from 2007 to 2009 are still going ahead.

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